International Self-Care Day falls on the 24th of July every year. The date itself carries a message: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, self care is not something you schedule around your life once in a while. It is meant to be part of every single day. But for many people, that idea […]
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Jul
Jul
You tell yourself you will sleep when you are done. Done with the deadline, done with the chores, done with the endless WhatsApp messages. But days turn to weeks, and “sleep when you are done” quietly becomes a lifestyle. What if the exhaustion, the short temper, and the racing thoughts you have been battling are […]
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Jul
Jul
“You this girl, always resting, are you not lazy?” If you have ever heard a version of this line, from an aunty, a colleague, or even your own inner voice, then you already know how deep the confusion around self-care runs in our culture. For many Nigerians, taking time to rest, say no, or simply […]
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Jun
Jun
Some wounds bleed. Others bruise. But some wounds live quietly inside a person, invisible to everyone around them, yet present in every flinch, every sleepless night, every memory that will not stay buried. This is what Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, looks like. It does not always show on the outside. But it […]
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Jun
Jun
He still goes to work every day. He still laughs at jokes in the family group chat. He still shows up at owambe parties looking sharp in his agbada. From the outside, everything looks fine. But inside, something has gone quiet. The joy is missing. The energy is gone. And he cannot explain why, because […]
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May
May
Drug and substance addiction is more than just a bad habit. It is a serious mental health challenge that affects the mind, emotions, behavior, relationships, and overall quality of life. Many people struggling with addiction are silently battling emotional pain, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life experiences. At Nubi Wellness Center, we believe […]
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May
May
Every year, Nurses Week gives us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of nurses around the world. These compassionate professionals are often the first faces patients see during difficult moments and the steady hands that provide comfort, care, and hope. At Nubi Wellness Center, we deeply appreciate the dedication, resilience, and humanity […]
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Apr
Apr
We All Know the Feeling Your heart is racing. Your jaw is tight. You are snapping at people you love for no reason you can explain. You feel like you are running at full speed but getting nowhere. You lie down at night and your brain refuses to switch off. You know you are stressed. […]
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Mar
Mar
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to feel worried, stressed, or overwhelmed from time to time. Deadlines, responsibilities, family concerns, financial pressure, and unexpected life events can all trigger feelings of unease. But when worry becomes constant, intense, or difficult to control, it may be more than everyday stress. It could be anxiety. Anxiety is […]
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Mar
Mar
We all say it. “I’m stressed.” Someone asks how you are doing and before you even think about it, those two words come out. It is almost a reflex in Nigeria. Work is piling up, the bills are not waiting, family has needs, and your body and mind are carrying it all. But here is […]